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Naiman Family History

Naiman Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): Yiddish equivalent of German Neumann ‘newcomer’. Compare Newman.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Naiman family from?

You can see how Naiman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naiman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Naiman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Naiman families living in Lancashire. This was about 85% of all the recorded Naiman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Naiman families in 1891.
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What did your Naiman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Naiman. 100% of Naiman women worked as a Private Means.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Naiman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naiman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 741 immigration records available for the last name Naiman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 426 military records available for the last name Naiman. For the veterans among your Naiman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naiman lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Naiman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Naiman in 1955 was 60, and 86 in 2004.

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